pervasive

/pəˈveɪ.sɪv/adjective

Spread widely through every part of something; present everywhere.

Example sentence

“Smartphones have become a pervasive part of daily life.”

Frequently negative in tone: pervasive corruption, pervasive surveillance. Neutral uses exist but are rarer.

Related words

pessimismThe tendency to expect that things will turn out badly.pervadeTo spread through and be present in every part of something.petalOne of the colored, usually soft parts that form the outer ring of a flower.pertinentDirectly related to the matter being discussed; relevant.pettyA young or junior schoolboy, whether small in size or in a low grade; usually used in the plural.persuasiveSkilled at getting people to agree with you or do what you suggest.